Monday, April 13, 2009 - Posts

• Fresno - Central Valley Tea Party – Update 4 - Tea Party is Wednesday

  Fresno - Central Valley Tea Party – Update 4 - Tea Party is Wednesday from 1-7.If you didn't know you can now RSVP for the event on Facebook.AttendingMaybe AttendingNot AttendingMore information from the Central Valley Tea Party Web page:The Tax Day Tea Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Twitter Tormented

  Twitter TormentedAccording to Associated Press - A computer program is tormenting Twitter.  The worm - hit Twitter's network over the weekend with several attacks.  The hits started on Saturday and ran until Monday.The worm - displayed unwanted Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:43 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Clean Air by: 2025 - Clear the air - Wednesday

  Clean Air by: 2025 - Clear the air - WednesdayOn Wednesday the City of Fresno will hold an air quality policy review and update for its 2025 General Plan.If you want to participate be at  Fresno City Hall (Council Chambers) on Wednesday, April 15, Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Help for Valley - Small Business Owners

  Help for Valley - Small Business Owners.Better terms for commercial loans are on the way to the Valley.It's all part of the Federal Economic Stimulus initiative. (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) Look for: No fees for some U.S. Small Business Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:37 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California: Ranks - 43rd out of 50 States

  California: Ranks - 43rd out of 50 States.So says Washington-based American Legislative Exchange Council.It's more bad news for the California economy.When it comes to our economy, how competitive we are – and our ability to weather the economic storm Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:35 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Hearst Castle – Loses Three Paintings

  Hearst Castle – Loses Three PaintingsAccording the Sacramento Bee - Hearst Castle has lost three of its painting.(They were once the property of a Jewish couple forced to flee Nazi Germany in the 1930s - Nazi authorities later sold the artwork.)Newspaper Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:33 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Gottschalks – Gone – Any Winners?

  Gottschalks – Gone – Any Winners?A recent article in the Merced Sun Star – raises a good question.Will other stores benefit when the local Gottschalks stores close?Maybe not – according to some local business owners in Merced.But some boutiques – could Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Wind Power: Texas – Blows – California Away

  Wind Power: Texas – Blows – California AwayI know California is suppose to be green and all, so why is Texas beating California when it comes to wind power?(Even Iowa generates more wind power than California.)According to a new report Texas produces Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Pedal Power – Davis California - Hall of Fame

  Pedal Power – Davis California - Hall of FameDavis California = Bike Hall of FameNot bad.The City of Davis – is the new home of the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame.Pretty cool.But if you’ve ever been to Davis, you know one of the reasons for the award:  Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Facebook Hurts: GPA in College

  Facebook Hurts: GPA in CollegeAccording to the folks at Yahoo News, Facebook users have a lower GPA than - than non –Facebook users.Some wonder if the reason Facebook users – got lower grades is because they spent time on Facebook instead of hitting the Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Unemployment – Twitter – Job Search

  Unemployment – Twitter – Job Search - SuccessAccording to the folks at Forbes.comIf you're out of work, you should join Twitter.It’s the social networking site that may just help you land your next job.A fellow in Boston left his marketing position and Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:21 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Furloughed out - John Chiang - State Controller

  Furloughed out - John Chiang - State ControllerCalifornia State Controller - John Chiang – gives himself a furlough!Chaing is quoted as saying: "I will also take one furlough day per month and reduce our respective salaries by a 4.6% upon ratification Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 7th Grade - Not Making the Grade In California

  7th Grade - Not Making the Grade In California.A new report shows more than a quarter of students in the 7th grade (from the 2001-02 class) did not graduate from high school in 2007.According to the California Dropout Research Project – the state's 480, Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Uncle Sam Gives Ca - $ 4.8 Billion For Schools

  Uncle Sam Gives Ca - $ 4.8 Billion For Schools.Well, the state can use the money.California taps into The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act” funds from the Feds.Bottom line - California K-12 schools and higher education – will get $4.9 billion.(Approximately Read More posted Monday, April 13, 2009 11:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments